As per Vastu Shastra, the home entrance (main door) is considered the most important part of the house. It is the main entry and exit point for energy in the home. Just as the mouth is the entry point for food and breath in our body, the main door of the house is the source of “life energy.” As per Vastu, a main door with the correct direction, location, cleanliness, and positive decoration brings prosperity, happiness, health, and good fortune to the house. The main door is the place where energy enters the house. So it should always be kept auspicious, balanced, and attractive. Let’s understand in detail how to check the Vastu of the house entrance. (File Photo)
Determine the Direction: First, accurately determine the direction of your house with the help of a compass or a mobile app. The direction of the house means the direction you are facing while looking outwards from inside the house. For instance, if you are standing inside the house and looking outwards, and the compass shows North. Then your house is north-facing. Similarly, there can be East-facing, South-facing, or West-facing houses. (Image: AI-Generated)
Determine the Auspicious Direction for the Main Door: According to Vastu Shastra, regardless of the direction of the house, some specific areas are considered most auspicious for the main door. (Image: AI-Generated)
East-Facing House
● The East direction is the direction of the sun. This is considered a symbol of energy and growth.
● In such houses, it is considered auspicious to have the main door in the central part of the East or in the East-North (Ishan Kon) area.
● This location brings knowledge, prestige, and positive energy into the house. (Image: AI-Generated)
North-Facing House
● The North direction is considered the direction of Kubera (the god of wealth).
● Therefore, placing the main door in the North-East (Ishan Kon) or the central part of the North is considered best.
● This door brings wealth, success, and business growth. (Image: AI-Generated)
West-Facing House
● The West direction is the direction of Varuna Dev, who provides stability and social respect. In this direction, constructing the main door in the west-north (West-North) direction is considered auspicious.
● It bestows fame, respect, and mental balance upon the residents of the house. (Image: AI-Generated)
South-Facing House
● Many people consider a south-facing house negative. But according to Vastu Shastra, if the main door is built in the south-east (Agneya Kon) direction, tt is also considered auspicious.
● It provides energy, success, and confidence. (Image: AI-Generated)
Size and Design of the Home Entrance: The home entrance should always be slightly larger and taller than other doors in the house so that the flow of energy can enter the house smoothly. The door should always open inwards so that positive energy enters the house. The door frame should be strong and straight; a crooked, broken, or creaky door is considered negative. The door should never be in a corner; place it in an auspicious part of the wall. (Image: AI-Generated)
Decorations Around the Door: It is extremely auspicious to place a toran (made of mango or ashoka leaves), swastika, Om, or other auspicious symbols on the main door. There should definitely be a nameplate of the family on the door. It symbolizes identity and positive energy. Shoes, slippers, garbage, or dirt should not be kept near the main door. Keeping a Tulsi plant, money plant, or bamboo plant near the door balances the energy. (Image: AI-Generated)
Environment in Front of the Entrance: The area in front of the main door is very important. There should be no pillars, trees, pits, dustbins, or drains there, as they obstruct the flow of energy. The area in front of the door should be clean, open, and well-lit. Having a garden, plants, a fountain, or a courtyard in front is considered extremely auspicious. There should be adequate lighting at the main door at night so that negative energy does not enter. (Image: AI-Generated)
Double Door: If the main door is a double door, it is even more auspicious. As it does not obstruct the flow of energy. The main door’s iron grille should open outwards, not inwards. Keep the door’s locking system strong. But there should be no sharp objects or pointed metal near the door. (Image: AI-Generated)
What Should Not Be in Front of the Main Door: There should not be a toilet, kitchen, or staircase directly in front of the main door. If this is the case, the energy can be balanced by placing a mirror or an auspicious symbol in that area. There should be no beam or overhead tank above the door, as this suppresses energy. There should be no broken objects, burnt-out bulbs, or black-colored objects near the main door. (Image: AI-Generatred)
Auspicious Colors According to Direction: The color of the main door should be chosen according to its direction. Colors also affect energy.
● North direction: Light green or blue (auspicious for wealth and peace)
● East direction: Light brown, white, or cream (auspicious for positivity and knowledge)
● South direction: Red, orange, or chocolate brown (auspicious for power and confidence)
● West direction: Light yellow or off-white (auspicious for balance and success)
● A wooden main door is considered the best. It is a conductor of natural energy. (Image: AI-Generated)
